Why Sexual Minorities Have an Inside Track to a U.S. Green Card

SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras—Luis Javier Tejada is an example of why, in many ways, there has never been a better time to be gay in Honduras.

Last year, the graphic artist rejoiced as two openly gay candidates ran for the Honduran National Congress, which had just passed a broad measure against hate speech based on "sexual orientation or gender identity." This spring he was looking forward to drawing a salary from a Dutch...